Summer Intern: Fraud Data Analyst-(Hybrid)

Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com.

What we offer:

• Work-life flexibility 
• Hybrid work environment 
• One time allowance to set up your office for remote first employees
• Variable annual incentive plan
• Generous annual vacation allotment
• Top-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation
• Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%
• Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
• Access to a virtual wellness platform
• Career development opportunities
• Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
• Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options
• Corporate discounts

*subject to employment agreement

Job Summary:

Central 1 is hiring a Fraud Data Analyst Intern for a 4-month summer term from May to August 2025. This role is ideal for a student eager to apply technical skills in data analysis, coding, and visualization to support fraud detection and prevention efforts.

What you’ll be doing:
 

Data Analysis & Pattern Detection

• Use SQL and Python to analyze data and detect emerging fraud patterns.
• Translate insights into actionable rules and policies in fraud tools
   

 Reporting & Visualization

• Develop and update reports for fraud and AML analytics.
• Create visualizations and dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.
• Support benchmarking initiatives for credit unions and industry groups.
   

Fraud Strategy Development

• Analyze data to identify trends and implement new fraud prevention strategies.

What you’ll have:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify trends and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools
• Proficiency with SQL and Python
• Interest in financial services, payments, and emerging fintech solutions

Hourly: $25.00

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.